Whistler Posted September 11, 2009 #1 Posted September 11, 2009 Im sure that some one else has had something closr... When I use the front brakes and I come to a full stop and squeze a little harder the brakes make a noise sounds a little like the chirping that I,ve been reading about... Is there any way to get rid of it ... It seems to get a little loud after awhile Ron:cool10:
eazyduzzit Posted September 12, 2009 #2 Posted September 12, 2009 My front brakes sound awful. Almost like a grinding noise. I took it apart and the pads had plenty of wear left, so I put 'em back in. I don't know what causes it.
SilvrT Posted September 12, 2009 #3 Posted September 12, 2009 get some anti-squeal brake lube and put it between the pads and the caliper ... that is most likely what is causing it. The stuff comes in a small tube. Apply it to the points that rub together between the pad and the caliper.
dave_wells Posted September 13, 2009 #4 Posted September 13, 2009 My brakes have been squealing since day one 40,000 miles later still squealing mostly in stop and go riding I did have the same sound with the rear until they were replaced I have not changed the fronts yet Dave....
Jethroish Posted September 13, 2009 #5 Posted September 13, 2009 Don't really know if there is anything you can do about the brake noise. Both my Yamas have awefule front brake noise. Only suggestion I could make is pull the pads and rough them up with some sand paper or emory cloth. I have not change mine yet, but the other option might be use organic pads.
LilBeaver Posted September 13, 2009 #6 Posted September 13, 2009 ... Only suggestion I could make is pull the pads and rough them up with some sand paper or emory cloth... I actually tried that this morning. The sounds mine make are inconsistent. Sometimes they are perfectly quiet and sometimes it sounds like a metal-on-metal scrape/squeal or something... I don't know how else to describe it. Mine have been this way since a few hundred miles after I got it. I have about 75% pad left on all 4 in front. I wanted to try rouging it up (since I know that glazing can cause some squeal) and no dice. Same deal. The only thing I have not done (not including changing the pads all together) is replaced the spring (that run 20 bucks a piece) that keep the brake pad tight. I have adjusted it so that it holds the pad tight, like it is supposed to, but I have not replaced it (and the book says to replace those with every pad change). I am pretty sure what I have on there right now (the fronts any ways) are the yamaha metallic pads. I'm fed up with this (it is embarrassing) so tomorrow morning I'm going to replace them with the EBC organic (not the HH sintered ones, just the organic). If it makes a difference I'll let ya'll know...
Kregerdoodle Posted September 13, 2009 #7 Posted September 13, 2009 Mine was doing the same, sounded like metal to metal... I thought they where wore out, ordered the EBC pads and changed the out, the old pads still had over 50% pad left, but the EBC pads are quiet and work great!!! I actually tried that this morning. The sounds mine make are inconsistent. Sometimes they are perfectly quiet and sometimes it sounds like a metal-on-metal scrape/squeal or something... I don't know how else to describe it. Mine have been this way since a few hundred miles after I got it. I have about 75% pad left on all 4 in front. I wanted to try rouging it up (since I know that glazing can cause some squeal) and no dice. Same deal. The only thing I have not done (not including changing the pads all together) is replaced the spring (that run 20 bucks a piece) that keep the brake pad tight. I have adjusted it so that it holds the pad tight, like it is supposed to, but I have not replaced it (and the book says to replace those with every pad change). I am pretty sure what I have on there right now (the fronts any ways) are the yamaha metallic pads. I'm fed up with this (it is embarrassing) so tomorrow morning I'm going to replace them with the EBC organic (not the HH sintered ones, just the organic). If it makes a difference I'll let ya'll know...
Jethroish Posted September 13, 2009 #8 Posted September 13, 2009 My bikes have been the same since new. RSV has 26000miles and brakes still squeal like a pig (metal on metal) Guess it's time to get the organics.
KiteSquid Posted September 14, 2009 #9 Posted September 14, 2009 to quiet mine down, I cleand the rotors with some brake parts cleaner... Make sure to rotate the front tire to clean the rotor all the way around. It worked for me.....
Chinto Posted September 14, 2009 #10 Posted September 14, 2009 Mine was doing the same, sounded like metal to metal... I thought they where wore out, ordered the EBC pads and changed the out, the old pads still had over 50% pad left, but the EBC pads are quiet and work great!!! Exactly what I did last year. Been quiet very since.
rmcclain Posted September 15, 2009 #11 Posted September 15, 2009 Had the anoying squeal so I took the front (both sides) apart and used NAPA brake grease on all moving parts except between the pad and piston. Noise went away for a few rides and it came back. Read yesterday on this thread that greasing between the pad and piston took care of the noise so I did mine yesterday and went for a ride. Everything nice and quiet now. We will see if it lasts.
LilBeaver Posted September 15, 2009 #12 Posted September 15, 2009 Put on the EBC pads sunday and they have been much quieter... a little squeal now but I don't have that gd awful grind. I'll squeeze some more of that grease on the back of the pad and clean the rotors again... Thanks for asking the question whistler, I thought it was just mine! Rick M.
raceman62race Posted September 15, 2009 #13 Posted September 15, 2009 I know driving conditions greatly affect the mileage you can get out of a set of brakes but I was wondering how many miles have yall gotten out of a set?
RandyR Posted September 15, 2009 #14 Posted September 15, 2009 It seems to vary greatly, maybe more so than the question, how many miles do you get out of a set of tires. Initially I was expecting to have to put in new rear pads at 10,000 miles, based on some comments I read after joining the forum. But it seems that is the low extreme, with others claiming upwards towards 30,000 miles. Checking the pads every oil change and rotating the inner and outer rear pads every oil change or so seems wise. There was a recent article about using a shim with the rear caliper mounting bolts to even out the uneven wear.
SilvrT Posted September 15, 2009 #15 Posted September 15, 2009 Had the anoying squeal so I took the front (both sides) apart and used NAPA brake grease on all moving parts except between the pad and piston. Noise went away for a few rides and it came back. Read yesterday on this thread that greasing between the pad and piston took care of the noise so I did mine yesterday and went for a ride. Everything nice and quiet now. We will see if it lasts. aka anti-squeal .... as I mentioned earlier. I had similar problems with my front brakes almost since new (bike only had 1300 kilometers when I bought it). I applied the grease (anti-squeal) between the pads and the caliper (piston area) and it went away immediately.
LilBeaver Posted September 20, 2009 #16 Posted September 20, 2009 A few days ago I put on the organic pads which reduced the noise from the front by at least 75% but there was still a little. As per other suggestions I went out and picked up some brake grease (syl-gel) and put it on the backs of all of the brake pads. I rode a few hundred miles today and listened very carefully. Not once did they even hint at squealing. Hopefully it'll stay that way for a while.
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